Haily Schwegel
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Joseph,MN
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate EKG Technician with strong patient communication skills and a commitment to HIPAA compliance. Experienced in enhancing patient care through effective stress testing and streamlined processes. Knowledge and experience in drawing blood on adult and pediatric patients.
Work History
EKG Technician
5 Years 1 Month- Conducted EKG tests to monitor patients' heart rhythms and identify abnormalities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret EKG results for accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained and calibrated EKG equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.
- Provided patient education on procedures, alleviating concerns and enhancing cooperation during tests.
- Trained new staff on EKG protocols and best practices, improving team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Developed streamlined processes for scheduling EKG tests, reducing wait times and enhancing patient flow.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by organizing supplies inventory and restocking as needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Administered patient care and assisted with examinations, enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing clinic efficiency and resource allocation.
- Implemented new electronic health record systems, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Assisted in managing medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
High School Diploma
EMT - Emergency Medicine
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
Skills
EKG technician
Holter monitoring
Electrode placement
Cardiac stress testing
Advanced cardiac support
Specimen handling
Stress testing
Quality control
Specimen collection order
Basic life support
HIPAA compliance
Patient communication
Lead placement
Adult phlebotomy
Timeline
EKG Technician
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Certified Medical Assistant
CentraCare Health System
01.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Sctcc
EMT from Emergency Medicine
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Minessota Virtual Academy
High School Diploma
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Ridgewater College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Technology
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